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Three glasses of Blue Lemonade with ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves. Each glass has a yellow-striped straw. Lemons and more straws are on the white table in the background.
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Blue Lemonade

Blue Lemonade is a fun and festive drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, refreshing and all you need is a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $5.49, $0.92 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 1 teaspoon blue food coloring
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup of the 6 cups cold water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved and a simple syrup forms. Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
  • In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup fresh lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 5 cups cold water. Stir until well combined.
  • Add 1 teaspoon blue food coloring and stir until the color is evenly distributed throughout the lemonade.
  • Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When serving, pour the blue lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint.

Notes

- Make sure the sugar is totally dissolved when you're making the simple syrup so your lemonade doesn't end up gritty.
- Let the syrup cool completely before mixing it with the lemon juice to avoid watering down the lemonade.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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